Kira Lewis Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Signed by Memphis Lewis agreed to a contract with the Grizzlies on Saturday.

Impact The specifics of the deal aren't public, though it's reasonable to assume it's a training camp contract. There's a chance he will be waived in a move that will likely result in the Grizzlies retaining his G League rights for the 2026-27 campaign. Lewis spent the last few seasons in the G League. However, he has extensive experience at the NBA level since being drafted in 2021, appearing in 131 regular-season games for the Pelicans, Jazz and Raptors and averaging 5.2 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 13.3 minutes per contest.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 points Sunday Lewis finished with 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and four assists over 21 minutes in Sunday's 89-69 California Classic Summer League loss to Brooklyn.

Impact Lewis scored 14 points as a starter in Saturday's 97-83 win over Warriors Blue. He came off the bench against the Nets, though he still finished second on the team in scoring behind Brandon Boston. Lewis, the No. 13 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, spent most of his career in New Orleans before making stops in Toronto and Utah. In 131 regular-season games, the 25-year-old averaged 5.2 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.1 blocks and 0.5 steals over 13.3 minutes of work. Lewis has experience, so there's a chance he will get an opportunity to suit up again for an NBA club. Still, he has a way to go before earning meaningful minutes in any rotation.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

2025 California Classic Summer League: Kira Lewis Jr. leads Heat past Warriors Kira Lewis Jr., the 13th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, scores 16 as Miami powers past Golden State at the California Classic.

JULY 9, 2025 • NBA.COM

Will play Tuesday Lewis (rest) is available and starting in Tuesday's Summer League game against the Warriors.

Impact Lewis will return to action after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Lakers. He appeared in Saturday's win over San Antonio, recording four points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 20 minutes.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Sunday Lewis (rest) won't play in Sunday's Summer League matchup against the Lakers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Lewis will sit out Sunday in the second day of the club's back-to-back set. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Warriors.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs deal with Washington Lewis and the Wizards agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract Wednesday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lewis has yet to establish himself at the NBA level with stints with the Pelicans, Raptors and Jazz. He has 131 career NBA regular-season games under his belt with averages of 5.2 points, 1.8 assists and 1.3 rebounds.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The Extra Point: Kira Lewis Jr. Joins Houston Rockets A former Alabama basketball player has a new team.

JULY 8, 2024 • SI.COM

To become free agent The Jazz did not extend a qualifying offer to Lewis on Saturday, making him an unrestricted free agent, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lewis will now be able to test the open market to find a new franchise. After Lewis was traded from the Raptors to the Jazz in 2023-24, he proceeded to make just 12 appearances with 3.8 points and 1.6 assists per game.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drops a donut Monday Lewis chipped in one block in one minute during Monday's 115-105 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Lewis failed to score in the loss, unable to repeat his heroics from the previous game. He was coming off a 25-minute effort two days earlier, the most he has played all season. Despite moving from New Orleans to Toronto to Utah, it appears as though Lewis is going to struggle to carve out a meaningful role anytime soon.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Utah Lewis was traded from the Raptors to the Jazz along with Otto Porter and a 2024 first-round pick Thursday in exchange for Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN...

Impact Lewis was traded from New Orleans to Toronto last month and has been shuffled between the parent club and G League in recent weeks. He hasn't been a significant part of any rotation in the NBA this year, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to carve out much more playing time with his new club.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to NBA Toronto recalled Lewis from the G League's Raptors 905 on Tuesday.

Impact Since joining Toronto via trade from New Orleans, Lewis has only one appearance and two minutes to his name.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to NBA Toronto recalled Lewis from the G League's Raptors 905 on Friday.

Impact Lewis continues to move between the G League and NBA clubs. However, he's yet to appear in an NBA contest for the Raptors.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA club Toronto recalled Lewis from the G League's Raptors 905 on Monday.

Impact Lewis continues to bounce back and forth between Toronto's NBA club and G League squad since being traded by the Pelicans to the Raptors. However, he's yet to appear in a game for Toronto.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Raptors Toronto recalled Lewis from the G League's Raptors 905 on Sunday.

Impact Lewis has yet to debut with Toronto after being acquired from New Orleans as part of the Pascal Siakam trade. He could have a chance to compete for third-string guard minutes moving forward.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially cleared to debut Lewis (recently traded) is available to make his debut for the Raptors in Thursday's game against the Bulls, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Lewis was included in the blockbuster three-team trade that sent Pascal Siakam to the Pacers, and he will see the court for the first time with his new team Thursday. However, as the third-string point guard behind Immanuel Quickley and Dennis Schroder, it is unlikely Lewis will see impactful minutes.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Left off injury report Lewis (trade pending) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Bulls.

Impact Lewis was traded to the Raptors from New Orleans as part of the Pascal Siakam trade. While Lewis appears to be available Thursday, it's unclear if he will ultimately make his Raptors debut.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

BREAKING: Pelicans Trade Former First-Round Pick In A Three-Team Deal, Moves Under Luxury Tax Pelicans guard Kira Lewis, Jr. traded to Toronto Raptors in a three-team deal.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shipped to Toronto The Pelicans will send Lewis to Toronto as part of a three-team deal that is expected to be finalized Wednesday, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact The Pacers are trading Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks to Toronto in exchange for Pascal Siakam, and the Pelicans got involved in an attempt to get below the luxury tax line. After averaging 16.7 minutes per game across 54 appearances as a rookie, Lewis has seen his playing time drop in three consecutive years, and he'll likely have a difficult time carving out a role in a backcourt that features Immanuel Quickley, Bruce Brown, Dennis Schroder, Gary Trent and Scottie Barnes.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by New Orleans New Orleans recalled Lewis from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Friday.

Impact The Pelicans have a long injury report for Friday's game in Denver, but everyone is expected to suit up, save Matt Ryan (elbow). Since Nov. 17, Lewis has made just four NBA appearances, totaling 21 minutes of action.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with NBA club New Orleans recalled Lewis from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Friday.

Impact Lewis averaged 20.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.3 steals during the G League's Winter Showcase. However, he's unlikely to see a significant role for the NBA club, barring numerous injuries.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up two steals Lewis recorded five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two steals across 10 minutes during Wednesday's 110-106 victory over the Thunder.

Impact Lewis tallied 11 points during Monday's blowout loss to the Warriors, his first double-digit scoring total of the season. While he was unable to replicate that production Wednesday, he logged his first two steals of the year. The 22-year-old hasn't had a very fantasy-relevant role early in the 2023-24 campaign, averaging just 4.5 points in 11.8 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Looks good in limited run Lewis totaled eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 10 minutes during Friday's 118-107 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Lewis is at the edge of the rotation but has been making the most of his limited minutes lately. However, the arrival of Josh Richardson further complicates things in the backcourt, so Lewis' path to minutes still isn't great.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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